North Salinas High School Class of 2022 Agenda Graduation - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

North Salinas High School

Class of 2022

Agenda

• Graduation Requirements
• Career Exploration
• Post-Secondary Options
• Colleges / Universities / Vocational

Programs

• Exploring Schools & Factors to Consider
• Other Resources

Graduation Requirements

• 220 CREDITS
• 2.0 MINIMUM GPA
• 85% ATTENDANCE EVERY YEAR
• 60 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

220 Credits

Course Years Credits English 4 40 Math (Mathematics 1, 2, & 3) 3 30 Science (Physical & Life / Next Generation Science 1 & 2) 2 20 Physical Education (PE) 2 20 Social Studies (World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government / Economics) 3 30 Fine Arts (Visual or Performing) 1 10 Foreign Language (2 years of the same language) 2 20 Vocational Education (ROP / CTE) 1 10 Health Education 1 10 Electives 3 30 Total 4 220

2.0 Minimum GPA

• Each letter grade has a numerical value
• A student’s grade point average (GPA) is cumulative,

meaning that a senior GPA calculates all grade values from every course taken in high school

• Semester Fs = ZERO points
• Semester Ds = 1 point, which means that too many Ds can

drop a student’s GPA below the 2.0 minimum

• To calculate a GPA, you add all the point values for each

letter grade, and then divide by the number of courses

85% Attendance Every Year

❑ Is attendance important to learning? ✓

• Yes. Daily attendance allows you to understand and complete classroom assignments,

which leads to good grades and advancement to higher levels. ❑ Do verified absences affect my attendance? ✓

• Yes. If you are absent and it is verified it will still decrease your attendance percentage.

❑ Remember… If you are absent, speak to your teachers and collect missing class work and homework

• assignments. If you know you will be absent ahead of time, give your teachers a heads up so

that they can provide you with any necessary assignments.

Community Service

Your community service hours (CSH) must be:

• From a non-profit organization
• No more than 20 hours in the “school-related” category
• At least 10 hours in two different categories

Other important details:

• Blank forms are always available in the NSHS office
• Hours need to be pre-approved before service

○ Pre-approval for 9th & 10th: Community Service Coordinator,

• Ms. Benitez in the Career Center (Wed. after 1 pm, all day Thurs-Fri)
• Timesheet required for any work over 20 hours
• Keep track of your hours to monitor your progress
• Turn in hours to the Career Center
• Volunteer opportunities are posted in the NSHS Bulletin and

listed in a binder at the front desk

• Job Shadow

Post-Secondary Options

First, consider what career or field of work you can see yourself doing and being happy - then determine what level of education or training is required for that career.

Community Colleges

(2-year / Associate’s Degree)

• Over 100 Campuses in California
• Must be 18-years-old or have a high school diploma to attend
• Degrees: Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS)
• Transfer programs to four-year universities
• Some community colleges have vocational / certification programs (i.e.

nursing, auto mechanics, etc)

• Promise Programs: California community colleges offer promise programs,

which allow students to receive free tuition for 1-2 years (not based on income or financial need)

○ Hartnell College’s Salinas Valley Promise Eligibility: ■ Enroll as a full-time, first-time freshman in the Fall ■ Complete FAFSA or CA Dream Act (financial aid applications) ■ Maintain a 2.0 minimum GPA ■ Attend the Summer Institute and other required meetings

4-Year Colleges & Universities

California State Universities (CSUs) University of California (UCs) Private Schools or Out-of-State

Degrees: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, Professional Degrees at some campuses Degrees: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, Professional Degrees at some campuses Degrees: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, Professional Degrees at some campuses 23 Campuses in California 10 Campuses in California Hundreds of campuses all over the United States College Admissions Tests: SAT or ACT required College Admissions Tests: SAT or ACT with essay required (higher scores preferred) Most campuses require the SAT or ACT, varies based on specific school requirements No essay questions required, some intended majors may require supplemental material Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) required, some intended majors may also require supplemental material or portfolios Essay questions may be required, depending on the school and intended major CSU Application: Opens October 1st and closes on November 30th

https://www2.calstate.edu/apply

UC Application: Opens August 1st and closes on November 30th

https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html

Application through college or CommonApp Application deadlines vary

https://www.commonapp.org/

University Admissions Exams (PSAT, SAT & ACT)

• PSAT: 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students take this test every year in October

○ Scores for the PSAT do not get sent to colleges, and are meant to help students practice and prepare for the SAT test

• SAT: 11th grade students will usually take the SAT (or ACT) for the first time during their Spring semester of Junior year

and will take it at least once more during their Senior year ○ www.collegeboard.org

• ACT: Some colleges require the ACT as well, or allow students to take EITHER the SAT or the ACT; when researching

colleges, students should look at admissions exam requirements to see which test(s) they need to take ○ www.actstudent.org

Vocational Schools / Programs

(Specialized certifications or licensures)

• Art
• Automotive
• Aviation
• Business
• Computers
• Cosmetology
• Culinary
• Healthcare
• Electrical
• Law
• Plumbing
• Technology
• And more...

Students can get hands on training that will prepare them for specific vocations, and often can be completed in less than 4 years.

Exploring Schools & Campus Tours

• Campus Tours: In your free time, weekends, and holidays, visit and explore different

universities, colleges, and vocational schools ○ Your student’s dream school or pathway might not always be what is expected!

• Students can participate in online college fairs: www.collegeweeklive.com
• Students can also learn more about individual schools on: www.collegeboard.org
• Colleges and universities visit our campus regular! Attend career center college

presentations (there are MANY coming up, visit the Career Center for more details)

Factors to Consider When Choosing a College

1.) LOCATION a.) Do you want to be close to home or within driving distance? b.) Do you want to live in an urban or more rural area? c.) Do you want to live out of state, or even out of the country? 2.) SCHOOL FEATURES a.) How many students attend and what is the average class size? b.) What facilities and student centers do they have on campus (i.e. library, resource centers, mental wellness centers, etc) c.) What is something unique about the school that you find attractive? 3.) MAJORS AND PROGRAMS a.) What are you interested in studying and do they offer that? b.) Is that major impacted or more challenging to get admitted? c.) What opportunities does the school offer students in those programs, whether in academics or extracurriculars? 4.) COST OF LIVING AND TUITION a.) What is the cost of tuition, room and board, and other student fees? b.) What would it cost to live off-campus in the location of your dream school? 5.) FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIP, AND WORK STUDY OPTIONS a.) Does the school offer need-based and/or merit-based scholarships, work study, or other financial assistance?

Other College Resources

NSHS College and Career page NSHS Scholarships and Financial Aid page NSHS Career Center page SUHSD Scholarships and Financial Aid page

www.collegedata.com/ - College search & predict admission chances & calculate financial aid. www.cccapply.org - California Community Colleges. www.universityofcalifornia.edu - University of California system https://www2.calstate.edu/apply - California State University system. www.aiccu.edu - California Independent Colleges and Universities www.rwm.org/rwm - Find the right vocational program for you http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ - National Center for Education and Statistics www.collegeboard.org - CollegeBoard, for college searches or information on SAT or AP https://www.commonapp.org/ - CommonApp for many private or out-of-state schools